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Mandel Jewish Community Center
26001 S Woodland Rd, Beachwood, OH 44122, United States
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Gi
Review №1

Very disappointed with the membership part of this facility. I signed my son up for a 3 month summer deal and continued to get charged for 18 months after that when it was SUPPOSE to be canceled after the 3 months (as I was told at the signing )and I finally realized it on my credit card . Not my fault someone didn’t do their job !

C
Review №2

Today I began my free trial (7 days). I am pretty sure I am going to join. The prices are affordable and it is a well established enterprise. It is open to all people; it is not restricted to Jews. The staff is friendly and helpful. I am primarily interested in the pool. I was able to complete a 50 minute workout using exercises from physical therapy (aquatic). The pool is not as warm as they indicate. SO I will have to try something to keep my upper body warm. My legs werent a problem. They have two hot tubs and I chose to sit in one (seemed cleaner than most) primarily to warm up. I enjoyed my first visit very much. I think it is important to bring your own towel or youll need to pay extra for one.

Sh
Review №3

It’s a nice facility, their covid hours are really restrictive and limiting while still charging regular costs

Yu
Review №4

Their swimming lessons program its one of the very best around!!!Im extremely happy with the classes that are offered to children!Great clean safe place!!

Ra
Review №5

Rude staff and completely disrespectful.I would expect much more out of a place called “JEWISH Community Center”. Won’t be coming back.

Ty
Review №6

I’ve recently returned to this facility (I joined via my mom’s family membership) and I have to say it’s A LOT better. For one, quite a few elliptical machines got updated and new equipment has been added outright. Likewise, the quality of the gym area is also A LOT better—something I give credit to better cleanliness. Despite this, there’s still A LOT of annoyances deriving from the fact this is a Jewish facility. For example, I brought a friend the other night and she couldn’t swim since it was “men only” after 8:30. As someone who’s not an Orthodox Jew, this was very infuriating. Overall, this is overall is a good gym for the price. However, if you’re not Jewish, be prepared to conform to some of the practices.

Mr
Review №7

Place is a mess. Subway is way too expensive. The floors are way too smooth. I might slip

Ry
Review №8

Good gym - open for those who are not Jewish too. Seriously considering leaving because of the music they play. Every night is 90s night. And while I do appreciate the occasional throw back music, hearing The Macaerna every time I workout is driving me insane ️

My
Review №9

Too many old people... all swimming lanes are taken... maybe theres a time when you can enjoy swimming, but 4 visits during 5 months it was as I described above. Other than that everything is ok.

Yu
Review №10

JCC has become less affordable for full time working people. The best choice of classes are offered during work hours, but evening and weekend schedule is half empty, or the choice of instructors for the weekend classes is not as good. The cleanliness of the showers is quite questionable. The suggestions from the members are usually ignored. JCC used to be much better in all the aspects, but not anymore.

Ch
Review №11

The staff was very nice and helpful I cant wait until next year

A
Review №12

Very rude staff, unpleasent experience. Everything feels cheap.

St
Review №13

It very clean and kept up. Individuals were very friendly. Over great place to meet in a community center.

Ni
Review №14

Great place to work out. A bit higher in price than average, but great facility and great community.

Yo
Review №15

Warning: Racism or Prejudicial Bias. I dont want to write this review, but I must to help those who may be considering this gym. I have gone to the JCC on and off for several years. Some years I use the 7 day guest pass they send out, other years I purchase their monthly services. Nevertheless, I have always obeyed their rules. This past summer, I went to initiate a trial membership. These memberships are issued each year to local residents, and may be used so long as you have not purchased a membership in the past 12 months. The sole purpose of the trial membership is to induce more business by allowing temporary access to their facilities. When I came to initiate the trial membership, I was questioned in the most disrespectful of manners. I am a law student who comes to Cleveland primarily during the summer time. Sometimes for a few days, others for the whole summer. The previous summer, I had purchased a full membership for the entire duration of the summer. However, this time around I admit that I only had the intention of using the trial as I had been displeased with my prior membership. I was displeased for several reasons: 1. lack of people my age (23 years); 2. the repulsive smell in the locker rooms; 3. the amount of elderly people who walk around the locker and bathrooms naked; and 4. the unaccommodating nature of some of the staff. So, for these reasons, I decided to abstain from the JCC for over a year. But, I was too trusting in believing that the facilities may have changed over the duration of my absence, so I returned for a trial membership. Upon my return, the blonde woman at the front desk made inappropriate remarks to me. (At the front desk, there is a blonde woman, a brunette woman appearing older, and usually a security guard). The blonde woman first questioned where I lived. I immediately took offense, as this question was irrelevant considering that I received the free trial membership offer in the mail. Thus indicating to me that my residence was sufficiently local. She then proceeded to look at my history, after which she claimed that I had used several trial memberships. To this point, she may have been correct had she not selectively chosen to ignore the fact that I had also purchased several official memberships over the years as well. She then proceeded to question where I graduated from high school. Her ignorance and offensive tone almost blinded me with rage, as I am a Beachwood Alumni, Beachwood the very city in which the JCC is located. Even after providing her satisfactory answers to all of her questions, she seemed hesitant to issue me a free trial. As if her meager 7 days of free trial meant anything as I soon discovered that none of the displeasing elements of that existed in past had been changed. Typical of an institution such as this, they cater to the needs of their people whilst shunning the acceptance of others. I have half a mind to make a ruckus and demand some sort of compensation from this paltry institution. And be warned that any apology they make online is not genuine because they apologize in the same manner to all that they have offended. Only tangible action on their behalf will assuage my contempt for this pit of institutionalized bias and racism. One would think that after the horrors they suffered at the hands of Hitler, they would shun racism. As the ultimate conclusion of racism is the very essence of Hitlers dream. Shame on the JCC and that devilish blonde who made me so conscience of my race and displacement,

Jo
Review №16

Very nice place my daughter is in the mommy and me swim class the instructor Ms. Samon is great with the kids!

Da
Review №17

A great place to exercise. Helpful staff and interested in your progress.

Ju
Review №18

Staff is rude, which ruins the experience. Overpriced monthly for memberships individuals.

Et
Review №19

Great Place!

Jo
Review №20

It was very good..............thanks..

Ma
Review №21

Friendly environment.

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4.2 Rating
  • Address:26001 S Woodland Rd, Beachwood, OH 44122, United States
  • Site:http://www.mandeljcc.org/
  • Phone:+1 216-831-0700
Categories
  • Community center
  • Arts organization
  • Camp
  • Gym
  • Personal trainer
  • Physical fitness program
  • Pilates studio
  • Preschool
  • Swimming pool
  • Yoga studio
Working hours
  • Monday:5:30am–6pm
  • Tuesday:5:30am–6pm
  • Wednesday:5:30am–6pm
  • Thursday:5:30am–4pm
  • Friday:8am–1pm
  • Saturday:8am–1pm
  • Sunday:5:30am–6pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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